86799 The Department of Health (DOH) said there is a “very high” possibility that the Omicron subvariant BA.5 is now being transmitted locally, following the detection of two cases recently. The detection of two cases in Central Luzon, who have no travel history abroad, raises the “index of...
COVID-19 virus The Department of Health (DOH) confirmed the local transmission of the Omicron subvariant BA.2.12.1. DOH Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire reported that a total of 17 cases of the said Omicron subvariant were already detected in the country. Cases have been detected in Metro...
An official of the Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV) allayed doubts surrounding the results of the recently concluded May 9 polls, saying that the transmission of poll results in 2019 was actually faster than this year. PPCRV command center at the Quadricentennial Pavilion of...
DOH The Department of Health (DOH) said it is "too early to say" if there is already local transmission of Omicron subvariant BA.2.12.1 in the Philippines despite the two recorded local cases in Metro Manila. "It’s too early for us to say that there is local transmission. Kailangan natin ng...
Despite the slow internet service in the country, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said the quick transmission of election results (ERs) was possible because the transmission of ERs does not require large bandwidth. Comelec Acting spokesperson John Rex C. Laudiangco addresses media queries...
Vice President Leni Robredo on Tuesday, May 10, said she is currently discussing with “experts” about the allegations posted on social media on the conduct of the May 9 national polls. Vice President Leni Robredo (Photo from VPLR Media Bureau) Social media posts alleged irregularities in the...
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) urged the local government units (LGUs) on Wednesday, April 13 to pass measures that will deter any obstructions and hazardous activities within the power line corridors (PLCs) in their respective areas. DILG Secretary Eduardo Año said...
The number of Taguig City’s active coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases has reached more than 1,000 as the Department of Health (DOH) declared that there is already community transmission of the Omicron variant in the National Capital Region (NCR). Based on the latest tally by the Taguig City...
A police officer checks the vaccination cards of passengers at a jeepney stop in Divisoria, Manila on Jan. 14, 2022 in line with the implementation of the Department of Transportation’s “No Vaccination, No Ride” policy in the capital region while under the more stringent Alert Level 3. (Ali...
Shoppers flock to bargain stores along Ilaya Street in Divisoria, Binondo, Manila, on Oct. 14, 2021. (Photo by Ali Vicoy) An infectious disease expert believes that the Omicron coronavirus variant has already spread in the communities amid the rising number of COVID-19 cases daily. “Sa situation...
Some people in Divisoria, Manila are no longer wearing face shield on Nov. 8, 2021, the same day the City of Manila scrapped the face shield policy except in hospital and other medical facilities. (Photo by Noel B. Pabalate) The Department of Health (DOH) believes that there is a "high possibility"...
A study conducted by the Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) showed that less barriers in public transport vehicles will reduce the risk of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) transmission, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said Friday, Dec. 24. (MANILA BULLETIN FILE) DOST Secretary...
